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• Operation • Maintenance Safety Rules and • Parts Operating Instructions. • Espahol, p, 39 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A. Visit our Sears website: www.sears.com/craftsman Printed in U.S.A. FORM NO. 769-00407D (8/4/2004)
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Maintenance Espa5ol One Year Full Warranty on Craftsman Yard Vacuum This equipment is covered by a one-year warranty, provided that it is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the instructions in the operator's manual. During the warranty year, if this equipment experiences any failure due to defects in material or workmanship, RETURN IT TO YOUR NEAREST SEARS PARTS &...
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WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
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i. Never s tore themachine orfuelcontainer Never operate without either the inlet nozzle or insidewhere thereisanopenflame, s park, optional hose attachment properly attached to the or pilotlight(e.g.furnace, w aterheater, machine. Never attempt to attach or change either spaceheater, c lothes dryer, e tc.) attachment while the engine is running.
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Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call is all Craftsman® product is designed and manufactured for years of that it takes for you to schedule service. You can call anytime dependable operation. But like all products, it may require repair day or night, or schedule a service appointment online.
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NOTE: Reference to right and left hand side of the Yard Vacuum is observed from operating Upper position. Safety Glasses This Yard Vacuum has been completely assembled at the factory, except for the handle, bag, and blower Rope chute. These parts are shipped loose in the carton. Guide Upper Hose...
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ATTACHING THEHANDLE Attaching The HoseAssembly • Remove the hairpin clips from the handle • Slide hose adapter of hose assembly into the base adapter located on the left front of the Yard brackets and remove the carriage screws and wing nuts from the lower handle. See Figure 3A. Vacuum.
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ATTACHING THEBAG ATTACHING THEBLOWER CHUTE • Grasp bag handle with one hand and slide locking NOTE: The bag must be removed before installing the rod on mounting bracket with other hand toward blower chute. engine. Use the end of mounting bracket as •...
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Starter Handle Used to grasp bag in order to assist in attaching, Used to start the engine. removing, and emptying bag. Meets ANSI safety standards Craftsman Yard Vacuums conform to the safety standard of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
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HoseAssembly longer than four weeks should be considered stale. Used asanalternative t othenozzle tovacuum yard wastesuchasleaves or pineneedles i n hardto Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh, unleaded regular reach places. gasoline only. Do not use gasoline containing METHANOL. Replace fuel cap. HoseHandle To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should Used toguidehoseassembly w hen vacuuming.
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• Compress bag opening and fold inner flap over opening. • Fold outer flap over inner flap and insert buttons Throttle Control on the bag through metal outlets. • Twist the buttons to lock bag. Buttons Inner Flap Clip Bag Handle Choke Control Figure 9...
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• The spring loaded pin must be in the first hole guide the hose while vacuuming yard waste such (closest to the end of the tube) of the hose adapter as leaves or pine needles in hard to reach places. to operate the nozzle vac.
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Maintenance Schedule Maint. Tasks Every 25 Service Dates hours operation Product: Lubrication Clean Equipment Engine: Check engine oil Change engine oil Service Air Cleaner Service spark plug Service Muffler Clean Engine GENERAL R ECOMMENDATIONS CLEANEQUIPMENT • Always observe safety rules when performing any •...
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SERVICE SPARK PLUG • Change engine oil after the first five hours of operation, and every twenty-five hours thereafter. • Clean the spark plug and reset the gap to.030" at least once a season or every 50 hours of TODRAINOIL operation.
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WARNING: Do not attempt to alter the adjustment unit without first engine speed by tampering with the WARNING: Do not at any time make any stopping engine disconnecting engine's governor linkage. Doing so spark plug wire. could result in serious personal injury and damage to the engine.
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SHARPENING O RREPLACING C HIPPER Remove flange lock nut that secures flail screen to the lower housing. The flail screen does not BLADE have to be removed. Refer to Figure 17. Remove the hex bolt, lock washer, and flat Because the engine on this unit has a tapered washer that secure the impeller assembly to the crankshaft, a special impeller removal tool (part crankshaft.
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• Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using Prepare your Craftsman Yard Vacuum for storage at fuel stabilizer. the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for In all cases, drain all the oil from the crankcase (this 30 days or longer.
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Problem Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel will not last over thirty days unless a fuel stabilizer is added. Spark plug wire disconnected. Connect wire to spark plug. Cannot pull recoil cord.
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Sears Craftsman 6.0 H.P. Yard Vacuum Model 247.770550...
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Sears Craftsman 6.0 H.P. Yard Vacuum Model 247.770550 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part Description Part No. 736-0451 Saddle Washer,.320 x.93 710-3025 Hex Cap Screw 5/16-18 x.625 749-04172 Hex Washer Screw 3/8-16 x 1.25 Upper Handle 710-0502A 720-0279 Knob 710-0751 Hex Cap Screw 1/4-20 x.620...
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Sears Craftsman 6.0 H.P. Yard Vacuum Model 247.770550...
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Sears Craftsman 6.0 H.P. Yard Vacuum Model 247.770550 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part Description Part No. 664-0094 Nozzle Door Bag Assembly 731-2294A 681-0154 Screen Assembly 781-04082 Front Wheel Support Brace 710-1054 Hex Screw 5/16-24 x 1.0 781-04081 Rear Wheel Support Brace...
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Sears Craftsman 6.0 H.P. Engine Model No. 123K02 [ 1058 OWNER'S MANOAL ] 1010 LABEL K,T I 584 _ 5oQ_F 13 _:_ 1099 88@40 :¢_ 34 ;;_ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 357A 358 ENGINE GASKET KIT 20 @ 15 8 1102 Illustrations cover a range of engines.
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Sears Craftsman 6.0 H.P. Engine Model No. 123K02 130A 95_617_ 276 @ PRIMER SYSTEM 276 @ CHOKE SYSTEM 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 276@ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 617 0 276 @ 633 @ 104q_ 137_ 633@ 127_ 633A(_ 163_ 617(_ 633A@...
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Sears Craftsman 6.0 H.P. Engine Model No. 123K02 968B _ 966AI 443A 968A 970 '_ 443_:_ 883J 613A_ 836A 9 836_ 77 _;_ Illustrations cover a range of engines. Parts shown without corresponding text may not be used on your specific engine.
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Sears Craftsman 6.0 H.P. Engine Model No. 123K02 972_ 957 @ 930C 957A_ _1187AI I _-- __209A_ 209B, 601A 843A 624A 267 _ 267A _26_9 _270 ® 265A _ 265B Illustrations cover a range of engines. Parts shown without corresponding text may not be used on your specific engine.
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Sears Craftsman 6.0 H.P. Engine Model No. 123K02 564A_ 604A 969A 564 _ 921C 969A 930A 921D 921E 921F 304A 1229 1036 EMISSION LABEL Illustrations cover a range of engines. Parts shown without corresponding text may not be used on your specific engine.
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Sears Craftsman 6.0 H.P. Engine Model No. 123K02 592 6_ 455A (@ 1211 1210_ 946 (_ 459_ 689¢'_ 597 ,_ 276A 456A 689A _ 1134 101A _73_ Illustrations cover a range of engines. Parts shown without corresponding text may not be used on your specific engine.
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Sears Craftsman 6.0 H.P. Engine Model No. 123K02 356_ 334 1' 356A__,"'_ 1119 1' 356B_ 3563_6D'D'__ 940'_ 990A 578_ 373 _ 789A 236 _ 74_ i ' __J 922_ 742@ 923A 12o8i' 784_ 78s_ 513@ 783A 8 1236 1009 310 I Illustrations cover a range of engines.
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Sears Craftsman 6.0 H.P. Engine Model No. 123K02 PART REF. PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 691375 Crankshaft 493260 Cylinder Assembly 2678,2679,3120, 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal 3123,3167,3176. (Used Before Code 493282 Crankshaft (Magneto Side) Date 97011300). *299819 Seal-Oil (Used Before Code Used on Type No(s).
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Sears Craftsman 6.0 H.P. Engine Model No. 123K02 PART REF. PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION ,399781 Seal-Oil 499429 499425 Piston Assembly Ring Set (PTO Side) (Standard) (Standard) *691952 Seal-Oil (Used After Code Date (Used After Code Date 97011200). 97011200). (PTO Side)
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Sears Craftsman 6.0 H.P. Engine Model No. 123K02 REF. PART REF. PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 499423 Pin-Piston 691997 497465 Manifold-Intake Slinger-Governor/Oil Note ---- *272199 Gasket-Intake (Standard) 691650 Screw (Used After Code Date 691486 Slinger- Governor/Oil 97011200). (Intake Manifold) Note ---- Used on Type No(s).
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Sears Craftsman 6.0 H.P. Engine Model No. 123K02 REF. PART REF. PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 494870 Jet-Main 498170 Carburetor Float-Carburetor 398187 (Standard) (Primer System) Kit-Needle/Seat e398188 Note ---- (Used After Code Date Gasket-Float Bowl 137 et693981 497466 Jet-Main 95102900).
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Sears Craftsman 6.0 H.P. Engine Model No. 123K02 REF. PART REF. PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 691864 209B 691851 Spring-Governor Spring-Governor 2390,2394,2395, (Light Blue) (Yellow) 2396,2632,2634, Note ---- Used on Type No(s). 2641,2642,2643, 2329, 2349. 691290 Spring- 2644,2645,2646, Note ----...
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Sears Craftsman 6.0 H.P. Engine Model No. 123K02 PART REF. PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690782 690380 Seat-Valve 691994 Brake Cap-Drive 695267 923A 695891 Brake Cap-End (Exhaust) 262001 690595 (Used After Code Date Bushing-Valve Guide Cover-Linkage 691919 Guard-Rewind 00040600). (Exhaust)
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Sears Craftsman 6.0 H.P. Engine Model No. 123K02 REF. PART REF. PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 691669 Screw 1019 494256 Kit-Label 1059 692311 Kit-Screw/Washer 1036 695111 Emission Label Note ---- (Air Cleaner Primer 696293 Kit-Screw/ Bracket) (Used After Code Date...
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Por un perfodo de un a_o a partir de la fecha de compra, Sears reparara gratis cualquier defecto en el material o fabricaci6n de esta aspiradora para jardines Craftsman, siempre y cuando haya sido mantenida, lubricada y afinada de acuerdo alas instrucciones de manejo y mantenimiento dadas en el manual del operador.
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ADVERTENCIA: Este sfmbolo indica instrucciones de seguridad muy importantes las que, si no se siguen, podrian poner en peligro la seguridad personal y/o causar dafios fisicos. Antes intentar manejar esta aspiradora para jardines, se debe leer y seguir todas las instrucciones aparecen en este manual.
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piedras, pedazos devidrio o demetal) y sean SERVlCIO lanzados porlaboca dedescarga. AIelevar l a boquillaa la posici6nmas alta tambien • Tener sumo cuidado cuando se maneje gasolina y incrementa la admisi6n d e aireparaIograr otros combustibles. Son muy inflamables y sus mejor f uncionamiento delsoplador.
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NOTE: Para determinar lados derecho izquierdo de la aspiradora para jardines, situarse detras de la maquina, en posicidn de manejarla. Ver Botella de 20 oz. la flgura 1. aceite para motor La aspiradora para jardines fue armada en la fabrica, con la excepci6n del manillar, recolector y tubo de soplado.
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• Retirar las chavetas de las escuadras del Una a presi6n la manija de la manguera con el soporte de la manija inferior para ajustarla en su manillar y los tornillos de carruaje (cabeza de hongo y cuello cuadrado) y tuercas de mariposa lugar y coloque el caSo de la manguera en el del manillar inferior.
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• Asireltubodesoplado conunamano y,conlaotra mano, t irardelavarilla defijaci6n enlaescuadra Tolva de demontaje hacia el motor. U seelfinaldesoporte _Soplador demontaje comoelapalancamiento deslizando l a barra quesecierra. V er laFigura 6 . Etiqueta • Deslizar eltubodesoplado pot encimadelborde Delantera delabocadedescarga y soltar l avarilladefijaci6n Cierre de parasujetar e ltuboensulugar.
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De conformidad con las normas de seguridad de ANSI NOTE: NOTE: Las maquinas aspiradoras para jardines Craftsman cumplen con las normas de seguridad del Instituto de Normalizaci6n Nacional de EE.UU. (ANSI).
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Llenar hasta la marca FULL, si es necesario. M0ntajede la manguera Volver a colocar la varilla de medici6n y apretarla. Se usa como alternativa del uso del pico para aspirar Revisar el nivel de aceite tres veces antes de los desechos que se acumulan en los patios como arrancar el motor para cerciorarse de que se por ejemplo las hojas o las agujas de los pinos que obtiene una indicaci6n correcta en la varilla.
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Desconectar elcable delabujfayconectarlo a la estrangulaci6n gradualmente a la posici6n de tierraenelpilarretenedor paraimpedir e l START/run. arranque accidental mientras l amaquina esta 10. Si el motor vacila, mueva la palanca de mando a sol& la posici6n de la ESTRANGULACIOn, entonces de nuevo a la posici6n de START/run.
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Us0 del m0ntajede la manguera hacia el motor con la otra mano para soltarlo. Consulte Figura 6. • Coloque la manija del pico / manguera de la Saque el canal de soplado del borde de la aspiradora en la posici6n de la base del pico abertura de descarga.
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PROGRAMA MANTENIMIENTO Lubricaci6n Limpiar el equipo Revisar nivel aceite Campiar aceite motor t¢ Limpiar filtro de aire Limpiar la bujia Limpiar el silenciador Limpiar el motor _,,:._ REC01VlENDACIONES GENERALES LIMPIEZADELEQUIPO • Siempre respetar las reglas de seguridad durante • Limpiar a rondo la aspiradora para jardines los trabajos de mantenimiento.
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PARA VACIAR ELACEITE SERVlCIO DELA BUJIA Vaciar el aceite mientras el motor est,. caliente. • Limpiar la bujfa y ajustar la distancia entre electrodos a 0.030 pulgada por Io menos una vez Seguir las instrucciones siguientes. en la temporada o cada 50 horas de •...
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maquina a un centro de servicio Sears para reparacidn y ajuste. ajuste a la maquina sin primero apagar el ADVERTENCIA: Nunca hacer ningdn motor y desconectar el cable de la bujia. velocidad motor moviendo Ajustede la alturadelpico WARNING: intentar alterar varillaje del gobernador del motor.
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• Retirar el tornillo hexagonal ubicados encima de la carcasa trasera cerca de la escuadra de montaje y la contratuerca que sujeta la rejilla de flagelos. Ver las Figura 1 4. Caja • Retirar y limpiar la rejilla con una rasqueta o lavarla con agua.
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• Apretar los tornillos de la cuchilla a 210 - 250 pulg-lbs. • Apretar el perno del rotor a 375-425 pulg-lbs. NOTE: Asegurar de instalar la cuchflla astilladora con el fllo hacia arriba. Ver la Figura 19. J_ .... Cuchilla Cuchilla de astilladora flagelos...
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Problema Soluci6n Causas posibles El motor no arranca El tanque de combustible est,, Llenar el tanque con gasolina limpia y fresca. El combustible no durara mas de treinta dfas vacfo o combustible esta viejo. a menos que se le afiada un estabilizador. El cable de la bujfa esta Conectar el cable de la bujfa.
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Para Reparaciones Congratulations on making a smart purchase.Your Felicitaciones por haber realizado una adquisici6n Craftsman® product is designed and manufactured for inteligente. El producto Craftsman® que ha adquirido years of dependable operation. But like all products, it esta diseSado y fabricado para brindar muchos aSos de funcionamiento confiable.
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